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The Patriots have reportedly been preparing Julian Edelman at quarterback

Julian Edelman may have to take on a new role in the coming days. Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe

Although Julian Edelman himself made sure not to spread any information on his potential role as a backup quarterback, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported what Pats fans had been wondering about (and secretly hoping for):

The former college QB has a passing touchdown to his name already, but that likely won’t make the Houston defense any less excited to see him under center if he had to enter the game.

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